Alexander, C.J. (dissenting) — I fully agree with Justice Johnson that an arbitration proceeding conducted under a collective bargaining agreement is not an “action . . . for wages or salary” pursuant to RCW 49.48.030. I write separately simply to add an additional reason for not awarding attorney’s fees—that the arbitration award is not a “judgment” for wages or salary. I say that because only a court has the authority to enter a…
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